Oregon's Willamette Valley is full of opportunities for providers and their families. This region is home to the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Willamette University, and Monmouth University providing many professional opportunities. Interstate 5 runs through this region and easily connects rural and metropolitan communities.

Scenery: Many of Oregon's 50-plus covered bridges are concentrated near Albany, Sweet Home and Cottage Grove.

Natural Areas: The Willamette, Santiam and McKenzie rivers offer great fishing. Camping, hiking and mountain biking are incredible in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.

Recreation: For water sports there is rafting and kayaking on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Other favorite spots are Green Peter, Detroit and Foster Lakes or Fern Ridge Reservoir. This area is truly a cultural melting pot, with Fiesta Latina celebrated in Eugene, Da Vinci Days in Corvallis, the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, and Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel to name but a few. Experience an extensive assortment of performing arts at stages and concert halls in Eugene, Salem and Corvallis. Biking is year-round on Willamette Valley back roads.

Environment: Temperatures are moderate and seldom dip below 30 degrees in the winter or above 85 in the summer. Most of the annual rainfall comes in the winter and spring, but is rarely heavy. Farmer’s Markets and produce stands are plentiful May through October providing local and organic food options. Many farms offer u-pick options.

Facilities in this region include: 
Albany--Calapooia Family Medicine; Samaritan Family Medicine
Canby--Pacific Medical Group
Cottage Grove--Peacehealth
Eugene--Willamette Dental Group
Salem--Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinics
Woodburn--Salud Medical Center; Woodburn Pediatric Clinic